This film documents courageous HIV + individuals, who are stepping forward and speaking out, despite the risk of social stigma. They are taking this risk in order to improve the lives of others living with the disease, and hopefully communicate the danger of infection from unprotected sexual contact.

Some are becoming active in their communities, working to reduce discrimination and secure better services. This film details their stories and profiles groups that provide counseling, income support, and prevention education.


This movie is part of the collection: Fadiman Social Documentaries

Director: Dorothy Fadiman
Producer: Dorothy Fadiman, Amy Hill
Production Company: Concentric Media
Sponsor: The David and Lucille Packard Foundation
Audio/Visual: sound, color
Keywords: Silence; social stigma; discrimination; services; counseling; support; community outreach; prevention education; dying young; isolation; HIV; AIDS; HIV/AIDS; Ethiopia; SEEDS of HOPE
Contact Information: Concentric Media www.concentric.or

Creative Commons license: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs

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Reviewer: DLopez - - November 27, 2012
Subject: Speaking Out
Despite the risk of social stigma brave individuals are speaking out. This film highlights Dawn of Hope: an organization that provides counseling and health care. Teaching people to use condoms, especially at risk teenagers and young adults. Great work!

Credits

Director: Dorothy Fadiman
Producers: Amy Hill, Dorothy Fadiman, Matthew Luotto, Shenaz Zack
Camera: Matthew Luotto, Henock Hailu, Cotton Coulson
Editors: Amy Hill, Matthew Luotto, Shenaz Zack
Still Images: Sisse Brimberg
Music: Aster Awake
Outreach: Maribea Berry, Johanna Gereke
Principal advisor: Dr. Agonafer Tekalegne

Segments

First film in series: "SEEDS of HOPE: Meeting the Challenges of HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia"

English language version